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by Esther Schindler

Esther Schindler has been writing for the computer press since 1992, and previously spent a decade as a computer programmer, computer consultant, corporate trainer on operating system internals, and computer store owner. Her primary journalistic focus for the last several years has been software development and open source. Her name is on about a dozen books (including one that actually paid out its advance), on hundreds of book reviews (she's a Top 100 reviewer on Amazon), and, with invisible ink, on several market research analyst reports. But really, the main thing to know is that she's a chocoholic.

Racetrack Memory -- Computer Memory That's 100,000 Times Faster Than Today's -- May Arrive in 5-7 Years

Posted Nov 15, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Computer memory and storage have always followed the Law of Closet Space. No matter how much you have, you shortly discover that it isn't enough.
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- Hardware, memory, nanotech
The Body-to-Body Network: Where You, Personally, Become Part of the Internet

Posted Nov 07, 2010 - 08:59 pm

According to researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, using wearable sensors, ordinary people could create powerful new mobile Internet networks. Doing so, they say, could create new ultra high bandwidth mobile internet infrastructures and reduce the density of mobile phone base stations.
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- Mobile & Wireless, body-to-body networks, networking
When Bad OEM Software Happens to Good Slide/Negative Scanner Hardware

Posted Mar 04, 2010 - 08:29 pm

I like the Plustek OpticFilm 7600i SE scanner. Just wish the software had a better UI.
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- Hardware, digital photography, plustek
Drupal's Dries Buytaert on Building the Next Drupal

Posted Jan 18, 2010 - 11:10 am

Drupal's creator discusses new features in the popular content management system and the tradeoffs of innovation.
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- Open Source, CMS, content management
A Few Resources for Women in Open Source

Posted Jan 10, 2010 - 08:15 pm

Want to encourage more women to get involved -- including yourself? These links might help.
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- Open Source, diversity, foss
How to Write a Client Proposal

Posted Dec 30, 2009 - 05:29 pm

Software developers, web designers, and other IT professionals who are trying to build up a consulting business are often asked to provide the prospective client with a formal proposal explaining how they'll serve the company's needs. If you're new at this, you may be amenable but also unsure what to actually say. Let me give you a little guidance.
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- Development, Consulting, open source
Insisting on FOSS Doesn't Mean Annoying Others

Posted Dec 17, 2009 - 02:14 pm

One rule of successful tech evangelism: don't shove it in others' faces.
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- Open Source, foss, Microsoft Word
Convincing the Boss to Accept FOSS

Posted Dec 08, 2009 - 09:35 am

Do you wish your company would adopt an open source application? These 7 tips might help you sell it to management.
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If the comments are ugly, the code is ugly

Posted Nov 15, 2009 - 11:19 am

Harsh words, I know, but I've come to believe it's true.
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- Development, code, comments
Open Source Changes the Software Acquisition Process

Posted Nov 02, 2009 - 12:03 am

The option for FOSS affects business application choice--for more than dollar reasons.
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- Open Source, choosing software, foss

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